Psyber-Conversations

In Part 2 of our Iron Man deep dive, we keep the MCU nostalgia flowing. This episode picks up right where we left off, digging into everything from villain problems to the early studio politics that shaped the franchise. We get into why Obadiah Stane works… and why he also kind of doesn’t. We talk about Jon Favreau’s influence, the magic of the 2008 CGI that somehow still holds up, and the studio decisions that changed the MCU long...

The MCU had to start somewhere and it all began with a billionaire in a cave. In this episode, we fire up the arc reactor and revisit Iron Man (2008), the film that launched one of the biggest cinematic universes in history. Bob, Josh, and special guest Matthew dig into Robert Downey Jr.’s perfect casting, the movie’s “humble beginning” as a B-tier superhero story, and how Kevin Feige’s risky vision changed Hollywood. From Jeff Bri...

This week on Psyber Conversations, Josh gathers the crew, Bob, Matthew, Rachel, and Vern, for a Halloween roundtable packed with nostalgia, jump scares, and guilty-pleasure horror picks. From Tremors to Scream, The Thing to The Nightmare Before Christmas, the group dives into the movies that defined their spooky seasons. They debate slashers versus supernatural horror, childhood trauma from Return to Oz, the psychology of fear, and...

In this episode of Psyber Conversations, Josh and Bob dive deep into Aquaman (2018), the billion-dollar DC hit that brought Atlantis to life in all its colorful, chaotic glory. From Jason Momoa’s laid-back kingly charm to Patrick Wilson’s smarmy villain energy, they break down the film’s standout performances, over-the-top visuals, and James Wan’s signature directing style. Along the way, they debate continuity flaws between Justic...

In this episode of Psyber Conversations, we wrap up our deep dive into Zack Snyder’s Justice League, exploring how the Snyder Cut reshaped character arcs and delivered a more cohesive, emotional story. We break down Cyborg’s redemption, The Flash’s evolution, and Steppenwolf’s unexpected depth, plus how the Snyder version gave Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and even Darkseid far richer moments than the theatrical cut. From the black-suit S...

In this episode of Psyber Conversations, Josh and Bob dive deep into the two vastly different versions of Justice League, Joss Whedon’s theatrical cut and Zack Snyder’s long-awaited vision. From behind-the-scenes turmoil and creative clashes to tone, character depth, and world-building, they unpack what went wrong, what was redeemed, and how Snyder’s four-hour epic reshaped DC fandom. Along the way, they debate the evolution of sup...

In this episode of Psyber Conversations, the hosts dive deep into Wonder Woman (2017). From debates over Gal Gadot’s performance and Chris Pine’s “handsome but bland” charm to Robin Wright’s standout role and comparisons with Captain America: The First Avenger, no topic is off-limits. They explore what worked, what fell flat, and whether Wonder Woman really stood as a turning point for the DCU or just another pale shadow of Marvel’...

In this episode of Psyber Conversations, we dive into the chaos of Suicide Squad (2016). From David Ayer’s troubled vision and Warner Brothers’ meddling to the stacked cast of Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, and more, we unpack what worked, what didn’t, and why this film remains one of the most divisive entries in the DCEU.

We discuss Margot Robbie’s breakout as Harley Quinn, Jared Leto’s controversial Joker, El Diablo’s sur...

In Part 2 of our Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice discussion, we dig deeper into the film’s darker tone, the choices that reshaped Superman and Batman into unrecognizable versions of themselves, and the philosophy Zack Snyder injected into the story. We cover everything from Doomsday’s controversial introduction to Jesse Eisenberg’s polarizing Lex Luthor, the infamous “Martha” moment, and why the animated DC stories often succeed...

In this episode of Psyber Conversations, we dive into Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and unpack why this 2016 film remains one of the most polarizing entries in the DCEU. From the gritty tone and Superman’s controversial characterization to Ben Affleck’s older, jaded Batman, we explore what worked, what missed the mark, and how it all compares to the comics and past Superman films. We also debate casting choices, ...

In this episode, we unpack Man of Steel as we look at its darker, more grounded tone compared to earlier Superman films. We dive into the massive Metropolis battle that split audiences, explore Superman’s reimagined morality, and discuss his struggle with identity and heroism. We also look at Zack Snyder’s distinctive visual style and how it shaped the film’s bold, mythic feel. Whether you loved it or left questioning it, this conv...

Welcome to Psyber-Conversations. Today, we finish our discussion of The Rise of Skywalker and with that, the end of the mainline Skywalker saga of Star Wars. We discuss Ben Solo's redemption, the final fight between Ben Solo and the Knights of Ren, the resolution of the Resistance's fight against the First Order, and Rey's return to Tattooine. If you haven't already, please click Like and Subscribe. We welcome any comments, as long...

Welcome to Psyber-Conversations. Today, we continue our discussion of The Rise of Skywalker. Some of the topics we cover are the introduction for Force Healing, the dagger that leads to the Sith Holocron, the fate of C-3P0, and the "awakening" of the stormtroopers. If you haven't already, please click Like and Subscribe. We welcome any comments, as long as they are respectful.  Also, if you are interested in learning more about the...

Welcome to Psyber-Conversations! Today, Vern and Josh begin their conversation about the Rise of Skywalker. We had a great time dissecting this movie, despite our vast differences of opinions. We explored what went on behind the scenes, why J.J. Abrams was brought back, and some of the plot holes and missed opportunities. We also discussed our different views on how we rate movies, personally. Please click on like and subscribe and...

Welcome to Psyber-Conversations! Today, we finally finish talking about The Last Jedi. Some of the topics we speak of is Han's dice, Luke's battle with Kylo Ren, and the implications of the child at the end of the movie having a connection to the Force. This conversation did cause us to raise our voices several times, but we were still able to disagree respectfully. We conceded several different points about the other's point of vi...

Welcome to Psyber-Conversations! Today, we are still talking about The Last Jedi, bringing up topics such as the Rey's taking of the ancient Jedi texts, Kylo Ren's hesitation at firing on his mother's ship, and the design and battle of the planet Krait. This conversation did cause us to raise our voices several times, but we were still able to disagree respectfully. We conceded several different points about the other's point of vi...

Welcome to Psyber-Conversations! Today, we are still talking about The Last Jedi, bringing up topics such as the Holdo Maneuver, the death of Snoke, Leia's reappearance, and the demise of Captain Phasma. This conversation did cause us to raise our voices several times, but we were still able to disagree respectfully. We conceded several different points about the other's point of view. Both us felt like we learned something about t...